CVE-2021-25433
CVE-2021-25433 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Tizen with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-285.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-285
- Affected product: Linux Tizen
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper authorization vulnerability in Tizen factory reset policy prior to Firmware update JUL-2021 Release allows untrusted applications to perform factory reset using dbus signal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-25433?
- Improper authorization vulnerability in Tizen factory reset policy prior to Firmware update JUL-2021 Release allows untrusted applications to perform factory reset using dbus signal.
- How severe is CVE-2021-25433?
- CVE-2021-25433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-25433 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-25433?
- CVE-2021-25433 affects Linux Tizen. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-25433?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-25433 published?
- CVE-2021-25433 was published on 2021-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:tizen:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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